Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) Short Interest Update

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,300 shares, a growth of 21.1% from the March 31st total of 1,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 35,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Trading Down 0.6 %

NYSE:WIA opened at $7.88 on Wednesday. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a twelve month low of $7.56 and a twelve month high of $8.72. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $8.02 and a 200-day simple moving average of $8.02.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be issued a dividend of $0.05 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.61%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Raymond James & Associates bought a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $83,000. Twin Focus Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 4th quarter worth $93,000. Nomura Holdings Inc. bought a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 4th quarter valued at $153,000. Matisse Capital purchased a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the 1st quarter worth $309,000. Finally, Aviance Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at about $326,000.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Company Profile

Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Guggenheim Partners, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Pte.